Source: Fox News
Summary
A new study published in the journal BMJ Public Health found that divorcees and widows may face a higher risk of death than those who are still coupled up. Researchers in Norway analyzed long-term national health data from 1984 to 2019 and found that relationship loss was associated with higher mortality across all groups. The study found that being widowed was linked to a 14% higher mortality risk, and that the link between breakup and mortality was stronger among women.
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The advice sounds familiar.
This study is just the latest to highlight the importance of social connections for our health and well-being. The finding that relationship loss is associated with higher mortality is not surprising, given what we already know about the impact of loneliness and social isolation on our physical and mental health. The fact that this association was strongest among women is also worth noting. As one expert pointed out, “loneliness has significant and severe consequences for individual physical health and emotional well-being.” The study’s findings are a reminder that relationships and social engagement are critical for our health and happiness.
Author: Evan Null
